St Justin's School vs Wheelers Hill Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Justin's School
Wheelers Hill · Catholic primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 1093
Wheelers Hill Secondary College
Wheelers Hill · Government high school · 7-12
711 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | St Justin's School Wheelers Hill VIC | Wheelers Hill Secondary College Wheelers Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #453 of 1,290 | #145 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1167 of 4,908 | #460 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 325 | 711 |
| Girls / boys | 139 / 186 | 367 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 96 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 27 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1093 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 20.8 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wheelers Hill 3150 | Wheelers Hill 3150 |
| Council area | Monash | Monash |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au | www.whsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Justin's School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 62.2).
- •St Justin's School has the higher ICSEA (1093 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wheelers Hill Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.8).
- •Wheelers Hill Secondary College is the larger school with 711 students compared with 325.
- •Wheelers Hill Secondary College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -3%).
- •St Justin's School is a catholic school while Wheelers Hill Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Justin's School better than Wheelers Hill Secondary College?
On the Success Index, St Justin's School ranks higher (68.4 vs 62.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Justin's School and Wheelers Hill Secondary College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wheelers Hill and Wheelers Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Justin's School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wheelers Hill Secondary College has 13.4.
How do St Justin's School and Wheelers Hill Secondary College rank in VIC?
St Justin's School is 453rd of 1,290 and Wheelers Hill Secondary College is 145th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.